Zone 4 theft probe dropped

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Edmonton Police Services won't be laying any charges in connection with a possible theft of money from the Zone 4 Regional Office of the Metis Association of Alberta.

"There's not enough evidence to lay charges," said Det. Jim Westergard, who headed the investigation.

The police were asked in November by the MAA to look into the situation after some money went missing.

"I don't know if it's unaccounted for or sloppy bookkeeping," said Westergard, who concluded his investigation and reported his findings to the association just before Christmas.

MAA treasurer August Collins couldn't be reached for comment.